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Buffett may target Japan banks or insurers for next purchase, analysts say

[ad_1] Market watchers are saying that Warren Buffett may be looking to buy Japanese financial firms and shipping companies as Berkshire Hathaway’s return to the yen bond markets fuels speculation he’s raising money to build stakes in value stocks.The billionaire’s company this week mandated banks to manage a yen bond sale in the global market, in a sign he may increase holdings in Japan. Most of his previous investment in […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 1

Entertainment

Nigeria: Group Donates 30 Desks, Exercise Books to Bauchi School

[ad_1] A Bauchi-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Kairos Initiative, has donated desks and other learning materials including books, pencils and cleaners to a primary school in Birshi Gandu, a community in Bauchi LGA of the state. Speaking during the donation, Executive Director of Kairos Initiative, Dr Moji Iheme, said the organization embarked on a need assessment and realised that the school was in dire need of the desks as there was none in the classrooms. Iheme explained, "We discovered that the […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 2

Japan

1 in 6 workers in Japan use resignation agencies to change jobs

[ad_1] In Japan, 1 in 6 workers used resignation agencies to change their jobs in the year through June, employment information provider Mynavi said in a survey report Thursday. The survey showed that 16.6% of respondents who changed their jobs used such agencies, which perform resignation procedures on their behalf. It found that 18.6% of people who changed careers in their 20s and 17.3% of those in their 40s used […]

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Africa

Africa: How Russia Is Helping Africa Connect to the Global South

[ad_1] The Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, held annually in Russia's Far East, has gradually established itself as a key platform for economic and geopolitical discussions. While the primary goal of this event is to strengthen ties between Russia and its Asian partners, it also offers a unique opportunity for African nations to deepen their relationships with eastern countries. The latest forum, held between September 3 and September 6, garnered significant attention, particularly due to the impactful speech by Russian […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 2

News

Zimbabwe: Safeguarding Officer Key for CAF Schools Tourney

[ad_1] ONE of the key elements of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, COSAFA Qualifier in Walvis Bay, Namibia from October 11-13 will be teaching the participating players life skills they can carry forward with them. Many of the learners in the Under-15 age group will be travelling outside of their countries for the first time and taking in new experiences in an unfamiliar environment, which can be both exciting and daunting. Looking after their best interests, a Safeguarding Officer […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 2

News

Zimbabwe: Gems Troop Into Camp Ahead of UK Tour

[ad_1] Zimbabwe senior netball team, the Gems go into camp in Harare today in preparation for their historic tour of the United Kingdom. Coach Ropafadzo Mutsauki's side are scheduled to participate in the double-segmented Celtic Cup International Test Series in Scotland early next month. The first segment, which will be world ranking games, runs from November 1-6 in Cardiff and Glasgow against Wales and Scotland with the Celtic Cup tournament scheduled to run from November 7-10 featuring the same proponents […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 2

News

Zimbabwe: Dembare, Makepekepe Sharpen for Derby

[ad_1] Dynamos and CAPS United are significantly off the championship title reckoning. However, they still have all to play for when they face-off in the latest edition of their Premiership Harare derby at Rufaro on Sunday. The mighty pair have struggled for consistency in the league this term and, with both on 38 points, they are a massive 19 behind log leaders Simba Bhora with only six games to play. Dynamos, however, have two outstanding fixtures -- against Ngezi Platinum […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 1

News

Zimbabwe: Andy Flower Highly-Rated – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] With T20 franchise leagues happening all around, all year round, Zimbabwe Cricket legend Andy Flower has been rated as one of the best coaches on the circuit with a good record across the leagues that he has managed. The highly-decorated Flower is currently the head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) having taken over the reins of the star-studded side in the 2024 edition of the world's most lucrative franchise league. According to cricket […]

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Africa

Africa: HIV Prevention – Why a New Injectable Drug Could Be Such a Breakthrough – Podcast

[ad_1] A new drug to prevent HIV infection is showing hugely promising results in clinical trials when injected every six months. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we speak to South African HIV doctor and scientist Linda-Gail Bekker about her involvement in one of the trials for lenacapavir and why she thinks it could be so groundbreaking. Thanks to advancements in prevention and treatment, global HIV infection rates have dramatically declined in recent years. But HIV still affects […]

todayOctober 3, 2024 2

News

Africa’s Famous Serengeti and Maasai Mara Are Being Hit By Climate Change – a Major Threat to Wildlife and Tourism

[ad_1] The Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya's Maasai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, is one of the most famous and wildlife-rich areas in Africa. Every year, millions of animals move across the land in search of fresh grass and water, creating an incredible spectacle known as the Great Migration. This migration sustains hundreds of predators and scavengers like vultures. The wildlife is also important for local governments and communities that rely on funds from tourism and conservation efforts. All […]

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